19:29 05-02-2026

2026 Corvette production timeline and 2027 model updates

General Motors ends 2026 Corvette production on May 29, 2026, with 2027 model updates including ZR1X and Grand Sport versions. Learn key dates and changes.

General Motors has set the timeline for concluding production of the 2026 model year Corvette. According to U.S. media reports, final orders for the car will be accepted during the week starting March 23, 2026, with production itself wrapping up on May 29, 2026. The model is assembled at the GM plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. These dates are preliminary and subject to change.

The official start date for serial production of the 2027 Corvette has not yet been announced. Typically, a new model year begins production immediately after the previous one ends, which would point to a start in early June 2026. However, this time there could be a brief pause related to plant preparation and equipment retooling.

The 2026 Chevrolet Corvette received several updates, including the debut of the ZR1X—the most powerful production Corvette in history. For the 2027 model year, an expansion of the C8 lineup is expected, including the return of a Grand Sport version positioned between the Stingray and E-Ray. Reports also mention the possible arrival of a new naturally aspirated Gen 6 V8 engine with a 6.7-liter displacement. These changes are set to strengthen the model's standing in the 2026 sports car segment.